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Opaque Faculty Hiring Criteria

The hiring process for faculty positions at R1 and R2 institutions is influenced by non-transparent factors, including the prestige of a candidate's PhD or postdoc institution, their PI's name, and their status as a 'fresh candidate'. These factors can overshadow a candidate's qualifications and achievements, creating uncertainty and potential biases in the hiring process.

Social Sciences, Education, Higher Education